Sex and The City star Kim Cattrall reveals she turned down Coronation Street role and now she regrets it
The actress told Good Morning Britain that she was “too busy” at the time but would like to “pull a pint” in the Rovers Return
SEX and the City star Kim Cattrall has revealed how she once turned down the chance to star in Coronation Street.
But the actress, 59, quickly added she hopes Corrie producers will ask her again.
Talking to Good Morning Britain today, the star explained that she “was too busy” at the time to accept the offer.
Kim launched to fame when she played the title role in hit 80s film Mannequin.
But she really hit the big time which she played sex-crazed Samantha Jones in the smash hit series Sex and The City.
Kim played saucy Sam in all 6 seasons and the movie spin offs alongside Sarah Jessica Parker.
She told GMB host Piers Morgan, how she wished she’d taken the role: "They did offer me a part, but I wasn't available, so maybe they will ask me again."
Asked if she could “pull a pint” so she could work in the soap famous pub the Rovers Return, she replied: “Yes! I could pull a pint yeah”.
Latest in TV and Showbiz
It was also Piers turn to flirt today on the morning show, as he showed his appreciation for having Kim on the ITV show.
He flirted so much, that Kim had to say: “Oh I didn’t need to wear blush this morning!”
The busy actress was also quizzed on whether she had been asked to appear on the new Top Gear show, to which she replied: “Yes, I've been asked to do it.
"But now doesn't seem like a good time!"
This caused Piers and co-host Susanna Reid to burst into a fit of giggles.
Susanna, then promptly asked her if she can drive fast, to which the American star replied: “I had to recently stop driving in New York, because of the road rage!
“It’s a little scary!”
Meanwhile, Kim isn't the only one eyeing up a Corrie role, as Piers also recently revealed that he would happily make an appearance on the cobbles.
The Street has welcomed many famous faces over the years, including Prince Charles, Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellen.
The Lord of the Rings star played scoundrel author Mel Hutchwright back in 2005.
Speaking about the role, the vetran actor said: "Often I felt a Pirandellian urge to laugh at it all.
“For instance, has Mel Hutchwright never watched television that he has to be introduced to characters who've been such a part of the nation's life for nearly half a century?
“It’s like working with a castful of twins.
“There's fluttery Emily who is a dead ringer for her creator Eileen Derbyshire. Ken Barlow looks just like the amiable Bill Roache.
“Have Rita and Barbara Knox ever been seen together? Of course they have, all the time!
“Then I began fantasies of Mel turning up in the Emmerdale bar once he's moved on from the Rover's . . . or even the bar of the Queen Vic."
Got a story? email [email protected] or call us direct on 02077824220